Was hitting irons good, driver really bad and watched your video on that. You fixed my driver. Then the irons went bad, then came to this video. Irons look good again! Thank you!!
This is because you are trying to hammer your driver so this locks your arms and wrists. Some days you get lucky and hit it well so the next time you go out you think you've got it and hit even harder so now you lose the driver too. Focus on the the concept and a few things. Do the work and you will have it for life. Start here: Body Swing Concept: th-cam.com/video/E8y9jEyY35k/w-d-xo.html Grip: th-cam.com/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/w-d-xo.html Hinge Rehinge: th-cam.com/video/6ZeTqcz2pmE/w-d-xo.html Alignment: th-cam.com/video/VFZc0Wq282k/w-d-xo.html Secure Grip: th-cam.com/video/YHCEPu9e_1k/w-d-xo.html Best Drill: th-cam.com/video/cVhtL-d1B9Y/w-d-xo.html Power the swing with the legs and hip not the hands and arms. I have tons of lower body tips now posted. Try this one. It's an easy way to get you hips moving: th-cam.com/video/j1mS5Ku8Q10/w-d-xo.html
I have been really struggling to hit my irons, I can hit my 3 and 5 wood beautifully off the fairway though and could never make out why. After a bad round with the irons again, I googled why do I hit my woods better then my irons, and up popped paul Wilson's excellent TH-cam lesson on why. Paul has solved my problem in a couple of minutes, I am far to steep in my backswing with a vertical spine angle at impact, Paul explained this perfectly in this video, i have shallowed the back swing and straight away now have spine tilt at impact plus I have also noticed it has cured my open club face at impact which was costing me distance. Paul your TH-cam video clips are pure gold and we are lucky to have someone with all your excellent knowledge that is kind enough to share it with us all. Thanks
Very good. I see this constantly. People are being told to hit down which NOT what anyone should be doing. You hit down due to the right fundamentals not because you are purposely hitting down. Glad you keep coming back to it.
@ Played 18 yesterday and couldn’t figure out for the life of me why I couldn’t hit my irons. Came to this video last night then went for a range session this morning and was straight flushing it. Only swing thought was around not down. ❤️
I have to thank you once again, I gained about 30 yards of my driver, 10 plus of my irons, and pretty darn straight too, most of them. If my clubs were custom fit i wonder how much more better it would be? I’ll be playing a round today with a buddy, I’ll be telling him about this great channel. All the struggles I had are starting do fade away. I’m well pleased with the proper direction I’m headed. Thank you for helping me with those great tips. I just turned 60, never ever to late to have fun with this wonderful sport. One happy subscriber!
Thanks for the promo. I appreciate it. Well, it is important you go to a professional clubfitter and have your clubs checked. Before doing so make sure you know for a fact you are doing the right set up. If you change that after getting fitted you will need to get fitted again. Yes, you are doing well. Big things for you next year.
This is me. The other day I shot an 82....ten bogeys and eight pars. My gameplan is hit a good drive and then get my iron somewhere around the green and maybe get up and down for a par. Don't get me wrong I do hit a good iron now and again but I'm very inconsistent. The irons I have the most confidence in are my eight and six irons...the least is my pitching wedge and I have altogether given up hitting full shots with my sand wedge. I don't try to hit down on the ball but I am going to try to stand taller to these shots and see what happens. My next option will be to install driver shafts on all my clubs.
Man this has been me lately. Missed one fairway last round and still only shot in the mid 80’s.. I have zero confidence in my irons right now but I will be trying this on the range tomorrow! Thanks Coach 😊
I didn't miss one fairway today with the driver after watching you for a couple months and they were 20 yards longer and then I couldn't hit my irons. Thanks for your help man
Hi Paul, thank you so much for this vid. For years I have struggled to hit irons. I dont know where i’ve lost it. Driver i can hit it solid (eventhough sometimes went left) but my iron shots were VERY VERY, inconsistent, sometimes chunking it, sometimes thin it. And when i hit it reasonably well, there’s no distance whatsoever. I watch golf pump drill video in youtube, and combined with this video, i realized that i stand too far from the golf ball and i always bend my body low (not standing tall). And now i can hit it pure more often than ever before. For years my avg round score was around 95-97. But after watching this video, i scored 85-91-89 at three different courses. Thats an 8-12 strokes improvement!! And even one of the course is a new course for me that i havent played before. Wow, im speechless. This is an AHA moment for me. Now i can enjoy playing golf again. Thank you so much!
Glad you found this one. This is big. You need to hit all clubs well. A lot of people tilt too much with driver. This is big trouble if you do that. Stay focused and change it. Once you do your whole game will change.
i’m new to golf i’ve only had my clubs a couple months, played my first round the other day. i hit my drivers and my hybrid okay. but i couldn’t swing an iron to save my life. this helped tremendously. i was topping balls or hitting the dirt until i stopped bending over so much.
And now I watched this one. This video combined with your How to Hit 250 yards+ driver by changing your mindset, got me from 85 to 78! I broke 80!!! For the first time!!! Now I'm scouring all your other videos and sharing with friends! Now I need to practice putting.
Now that's what I'm talking about. That is an exciting one to break. Tells you that you can do it. Don't expect it every time just yet. It will happen though. Stick to the plan.
Thanks Paul, years ago I was taught a vertical swing and I played it for years. With you info I’ve managed to play with no pain and a much smoother swing and im still improving. 😊
I look forward to trying this. I practice, daily; irons only. I’ve taken lessons. I hit my driver a consistent 275, straight as an arrow. Swing my irons as if I’ve never picked up a club. It’s a pretty good looking swing, but both contact and distance are horrible.
I really appreciate your help. I was finally starting to hit the hybrids and woods well, fresh learned and then …when I came back to the irons….pafffffff… couldn’t do it anymore. The problem was exactly what you described. I pulled my iPhone on the driving range ( I was alone hahaha ) and watched your video carefully. Results: IMEDIATE SUCESS… I went home afterwards with a big smile and a heart full of gratitude for you!!! Thank you so much ❤
Thanks Paul. I will think of this tomorrow when I practice. The thing is that I feel a big difference between the 6i and the 7i. 6i is “round” and 7i is vertical… there is like a step between this two irons, which I think is not logical, but…
Wow Paul, this is great. I think this is what I've been looking for. Sitting in the living room right now, frustrated with my game. Driver has always been wonderful. irons have been awful, especially the last decade or so. Can't wait to get out and try this. I think you have described my problem perfectly!. Thanks!
Yes tons or people do this cause they are being told to hit down. You need to never think that way. Think around and around know that you are on a tilt so the club will hit down.
Brilliant!!!!😄😄😄😄. So happy you made this video. I bombed my driver all morning and hit 1 in every 5 iron shots decent (not even good). Now I see what I was doing. Thank You.
Nicely explained! I had troubles with my swing, and I stumbled on one of the golflethics vid, Milo said he strikes better with more upright posture , and I tried it and it immediately felt more natural for my body to turn than a steeper pro like swing. Less strain for my back too. And you just confirmed it further. I spent too much effort in designing pro like swing, hurts a lot, and thankfully now, your swing is the one that makes sense. Less effort, virtually no pain, and happier swing.
Milo has some good stuff. I'm not big on the lean left at the top as this is stack and tilt. The baseball type move is good swinging around not up and down too much.
Thanks Paul! You teach well how to feel the technique. I am 60 and after a year watching your videos, I kind of get there and have the effortless swing you teach. My friends are amazed to see the ball going so far effortlessly. My handicap went down by 8 strokes easy (now 8). When they ask me what I did to get there, I send your videos. One of my friend even visited you last winter... Keep up the good work!
Great to hear! Thanks so much for the promo. I appreciate it. I hope your friend is still doing it. I can show people, explain it but it is up to them to keep doing it.
Thanks Paul i needed that! this past week i had a couple rounds where this exact thing happened, was killing my driver and hitting fairways then chunking irons and even had a couple shanks directly right with wedges .. YES i am sure i was doing what you just showed, bending over too much and swing too up/down instead of around
This session addresses my perennial problem since i was 6 years old. Thanks Paul, you seem to have the most comprehensive knowledge of the golf swing and it's mechanics of all the instructors I have watched. You also have a great way of explaining not only the problem but also the cure; your drills zero right in on the new feeling one needs to emulate.
Thanks so much. Glad you found this one. A lot of people do this but it makes sense because the clubs are shorter. So you need to tell yourself to not do it. I see a lot of this young pros doing this now. Their backs are going to be killing them in the next few years. Keep getting used to this into the future and you will take your game to a whole new level.
I am thrilled about this explanation! Just broke 80 today whilst producing many GIRs due to the increased distance...all with the help of loosened wrists, bodyswing motion and alignment adjustions, not to forget the basis of all: the neutral grip. But am still struggling with the differences of the woods and now got the explanation right here. Maybe the day of my driver going with me on the course is closer than I thought...so far only W7 came with me and worked as my play club...
The driver Paul was giving me the most distance i've ever had but irons were like a broken compass, shooting balls in every degree and not far either,i was at my wits end but this wonderful demonstration of yours explained why,many thanks Paul,can't wait to try it.
Paul i have improved on your advice,more distance,straight shots,but there is something missing and i can’t fathom it out,possibly you can.It seems the iron, in this case the seven,has trouble with distance because i’m just not hitting in the sweet spot.I’ve tried various things including adjusting the grip,placing the club religiously behind the ball,trying to hover,to no avail.Your thoughts Paul?
Came back to this after having some issues with my 8 iron and up. Either chunked them or hit them barely far at all. This got me back on track. Shot an 82 this morning. Thanks Paul!
Absolutely simple but brilliant observation explained. Exactly my problem. Bought Paul's body swing series sometime ago and my driver distance/fairway woods improved 30 yards within a month. I can highly recommend it for improving club head speed effortlessly. You do have to commit to practice but without commitment real change is not possible. Thank you for this video as was not noticing same improvement with my irons. I am now hopeful I have a road to further improvement.
Glad you liked it. Thanks. A lot of people are way too tilted. This will never work. Thank you for your support. Glad you have improved. Yes, you need to put in the work. For me and my technique you can literally learn it at home without hitting any balls. Just need to do some practice swings at home. Get the swing ... you get the ball.
This is me struggle with irons no trouble with tee shots. I believe I finally cracked the code with your tip. Just using the weight of the club and swinging toward the target with letting the ball get in the way. I was always trying to hit the ball that was causing the problem. I cant believe how far the ball goes with such little effort. My irons go 10 yrds further and I’m barely swinging. Thanks
Glad you figured it out. You need to go back and start watching my other tips. Not hitting with the arms is what I am all about. Here are all of my tips: th-cam.com/users/paulwilsongolfvideos
This tip resurrected my iron game, which used to be goid then went bad. Same with the iron good driver bad. Shot 85 yesterday, 10 stroke improvement. Thanks
Finally the thought process that I needed to hear! I've had round where I've crushed irons and it felt easy and in one motion next round a little thin so I would try to hit down on them and yes lose the line and add spin so lose the distance too. Driver a consistant 275-280 carry (UK conditions) yet 7 iron struggling to go more than 140 on a normal day and I couldn't for the life of me think why. Might actually get that yardage I would expect for my swing speed now whilst maintaining that control!
Glad you found this one. Too many people trying to change their swing for different clubs. Game is tough enough already never mind having to do all different swings. Just follow this one and in no time you will be playing great given your driver distances. I would say 7 iron easy 170. You've got this.
I am going to give this a try. Around like I do with driver now and hope that stops me hitting ball so high and can get more distance like 15-20yrds or more. You really have helped me with my driver. I am much straighter and farther then ever
Yes, too many people are too vertical with irons. You get a more rotational swing and it's so much easier to hit great shots. Watch: th-cam.com/video/PZkBP21bPJU/w-d-xo.html
Guilty as charged. Working on this standing taller at address with irons. It's a tricky thing because when you're so used to bending too much when you stand tall you feel like you can't reach the ball. Lifting my chin up seems to help. Great tip! Will focus on a more level shoulder turn next game.
Funny but I caught myself all bent over yesterday and corrected it without even understanding what you have shared. I simply felt too bent over and tried to be more vertical. Can't even explain why - like you have here - but it worked!! I feel that I need to invest FAR more time in practice Paul - often without a ball - to correct the severely ingrained issues I have. Too often I feel like, "Yup...I got what Paul is showing me! I'm ready to shave 20 strokes!!" Of course, I DO see improvements but 2 things happen. The first is I discover other items needing work and/or I default back to bad habits but realize it only after I've made a series of horrific shots! I love this sport. Why does it hate me? :)
Cause you are not seeing it clearly. Keep it simple. You have the arm unit. The wrists hinge and re-hinge. The hinge is loose. If you have it mastered you rarely ever put slice spin on it. So stick with that first. Do daily practice swings working on these tips: Wrist release drills: th-cam.com/video/p4vASmOzkPg/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/N-nGM6yN790/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/M868QsTlGt4/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/5_O0H2QNFo0/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/Xk7t9yHCO-I/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/sZ2-dqOausU/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/7olBqwXF3Ik/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/jEWe9Gaoqxo/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/6ZeTqcz2pmE/w-d-xo.html This is half. Get that then start forgetting the arms and start switching to body (legs and hips_ to power the swing. Right now you are trying to do everything so you get nothing. Most popular trigger: th-cam.com/video/RdphthCQ9VM/w-d-xo.html
that awesome...Its so hard to get the amazing feeling of greatness..i lost all confidence in my irons...i seen what im doing my health so bad i am flinching at impact..i could bump say a wall an the pain shoots through me like i put finger in electric socket..my friend watching me said you look like you drawing up at impact causing me pull the ball..the pull hook is my shot cost me great rounds
I found this video extremely informative and useful as I hit my driver very well but struggle with irons. Ive always been curious though, what's the benefit of using single length irons?
Glad you found this one. Single length irons allow you to do one iron swing with all clubs. I have 2 sets. I do like them but it is tricky to hit the longer irons.
Paul, This is exactly what I needed. I love your tips! My driver has been working great thanks to your tips and I couldn't understand why my irons are so far off when I would think they would be easier to hit. Thanks so much!! JJ
First time ever that the Iron swing has been explained as around instead of up and down. I instantly looked like a professional. 82 years swinging the wrong way. 😄😚
Thanks, Paul. Another great explanation and something to be aware of. Reminds me of the problem where after you hit a great drive and then blow the approach. I noticed toward the end of a round, or when tired I start leaning over more, causing the fat shot. This is a very good reminder to stand taller!
I had that issue today at the range for some reason. after seeing this I'm certain I was too vertical bc I was even slice some but my driver was dead on.. thanks again coach!!!
Interesting. While teaching around & around , you still produce an upright backswing. A good thing. Can’t get over that forehead cam you used. You really take the club head straight back for a long distance on your takeaway.
Yes, for those too flat I sometimes need them to lift it up manually until it goes up there on its own. Might be the camera angle but I don't really take it straight back. I just want it following the arc.
Get a lot of people telling me this. I know they are trying to hit down with is totally unnecessary. Watch these tips too: th-cam.com/video/EDlwfq_ZBvE/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/_ji_zykZlY8/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for video. This is exactly my problem. Will try out the tips. My question is how do you make up for the shorter club? Bend at knees, or hands closer to body? I don’t see how just rotating allows better contact w a shorter club. Thanks
Glad you see it. Take an athletic position. Change the angle in your wrists. You need to watch these: th-cam.com/video/EDlwfq_ZBvE/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/_ji_zykZlY8/w-d-xo.html Listen carefully to what I am saying in these 2 tips.
Played golf yesterday, killing the driver no problem. Couldn’t hit a beach ball with my irons 🤔🤦♂️. finding it harder to slow down the arms with the irons. I’ll try this tip hitting the range today.
That great that you got driver. This is the hardest club for most people. I would think you were hitting down or too tilted. Glad you found this tip. Keep it in mind next time out and see how you do.
thanks for the tip Paul! I think I've been way too steep with the irons, going to work on this at the range. It's been so embarrassing to bomb the driver, and chunk or block the approach shot!!
I crush my driver 320 - 330 and can shape it as I please, but my irons and wedge game is hugely inconsistent. Thank you for the tip. I find a lot of the times I am too far away from the ball with my irons but when I bring it closer I start chunking fat shots. Thank you for the tips i will try to stand up a little taller and see if that helps.
I've taken many lessons over the years but I have improved more by watching 3-4 of Paul's videos! He explains what I'm doing incorrectly and then makes the cure easy to understand and implement. Thank you!!!
It is basically this tip I just posted. What clubs do people shank? Shorter ones right? Shorter clubs are shorter so you bend over more. When you do the body mass overhangs your toe line. So you get to the top and the weight rolls forward so you shank it. Stand taller with shorter clubs. Feel like you are going down not forward. Look up to the sky then look down until you can see the club and ball clearly not your toes (peripheral is fine). If you clearly see your toes you are too low. Fixed.
One quick thought Paul. With the short iron like pitching ,9,8 Iron make a circular swing and stand upright. Correct. When you say circular so if I am addressing the ball which is 6 o’clock. On my right is 3 o’clock. So my swing goes around my body 5 o’clock to 8 o’clock. After hitting 40 balls nothing happening then started rotating l that first one hit solid. I was bending down too much. Then I saw your video over and over. So I hover the club may be an inch to stay upright.it worked excellent and hit another 30 balls. Solid. Is this good or bad. Do the same with driver and 3 wood. Sorry for the long explanation. Thanks again.
You are going to 3 o'clock then you are hinging the club up to the top. Don't get too flat. The club has to go up at some point. Just don't reach up too high. At the top the lead arm should only be slightly higher than the shoulder plane. Not way up there too vertical. Think coil and a little lift until it goes up there on its own.
Paul, I bought your program and love your tips. As a result, I have caught myself bending over too much with all the clubs- usually when I get tired walking the back nine. I was hoping you could provide an pointer/video to me (and a lot of others) on how to keep the head down through impact and stop "peeking" that result in topped shots. I understand this usually tends to be when a person swings too hard... and old habits are though to break-- but any advice you could give to focus on the ball would be most helpful :-)
@@paulwilsongolf Paul, thanks for your reply. I totally get what you are saying about tilting the head/swinging hard/early extension ( standing up) . My bad habit as a mid handicapper is to sometimes rotate my head along with my upper body in anticipation of a great shot, but you and other pros are still looking at the tee long after impact. So short of a nose ring tied to a brick on the ground is that something that a person needs to consciously work on or do you have a drill to help that? Thanks so much
Do you think this problem is partly because many golf instructors hilight pointing the left shoulder-right hander- at the ball during the backswing and this can result in bending the torso down too much? Thank you for your work to help us improve at this vexing game.
Maybe. Totally wrong thing to tell people. That happens due to firing the hips not because you are trying to do it. Lots of bad info out there. Need to get to the root of the problem. This causes that. They try to fix "that" which never fixes anything. And they never tell you why. Some good ones out there too. Not to bash.
Well, the elements of the swing are the same. You coil you hinge you uncoil you rehinge. The length of the club changes the plane of the swing. Longer club shallower plane. Also, as you are trying for more distance with say driver you put more lower body into it. The more you fire the lower the more your body tilts behind the ball. For me, I try to think it's the same swing and motion. I just allow the club to do its thing based on its length.
Hi Paul, I found this video while looking for help with my setup. This video is great as it illustrates the importance of how to set up with short & long irons and driver . Question, is the club's butt always pointing at the belt buckle? It seems like when watching at 6:28... Tks. Phil
No. There is nothing different. You have one swing. Definitely don't hit down on these clubs. This tip might help: th-cam.com/video/pjOXHIWU8ps/w-d-xo.html
Funny after month following your drills my iron games couldn’t be better. Driver not so much they seem go straight but slowly leak right. Not a horrible slice but just enough to live dangerously
So the face is slightly open. This means you are not allowing it to rehinge. In other words with driver you are trying to hit just a little too hard and tightening your wrists. So, loosen them.
Hey Paul I been watching you for about a year and a half now and for the first 6 months I was hitting y irons great but for the last year I been shanking ,toeing and high weak fades idk what it could be at this point feels like I lost the feel for my irons and love for the game I’m hoping you have any tips for this Paul
Should have reached out sooner. Anytime you lose it immediately slow down to 50%. This will keep you loose. Most people lose it from hitting too hard. This locks them up. So let's go over these shots: Shank = hitting with arms/setup issue Watch: th-cam.com/video/m9kj0548rYw/w-d-xo.html Toeing - Hitting with arms. Harder you hit, the more you come out of it. As you lift it pulls the club in and you hit the toe. Slow down and loosen up. Weak fades - hitting with arms. This tightens your wrists and keeps the face open. So you need to watch the shank video first so you fix your set up. Then slow down and loosen up. Get your wrists unlocked first with the videos below: th-cam.com/video/M868QsTlGt4/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/p4vASmOzkPg/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/N-nGM6yN790/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/yHEv7G9Z5-0/w-d-xo.html That's half. Once you are hitting it pure either straight or hooking it you switch to lower body to power the swing: th-cam.com/video/RdphthCQ9VM/w-d-xo.html You've got this. So simple to fix people who lose it. Also watch: th-cam.com/video/uwtP7AxpT54/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/guSh4B4DM8c/w-d-xo.html
I tried this and it didnt work. The volume button is broken on my laptop so I couldnt hear you but it seemed that you were saying to twirl around a driver cover a few times and then whack away with an iron. Then it looked like you were saying to do some touch your toes type of drills so I did that and it did kind of help my wedge game, but actually made my other irons even worse. The guys that got paired with me werent very happy with my tee box routine either.
You need to follow this tip and get used to the new angle of rotation of you body. Fat: th-cam.com/video/UwynwFBldv4/w-d-xo.html Shank: th-cam.com/video/m9kj0548rYw/w-d-xo.html Thin: th-cam.com/video/X_pF7x-OCXU/w-d-xo.html
This is me. Beautiful drive right down the middle 260 yards. Hit the fairway 13 out of 14 holes last week. Ball is sitting up on that manicured fairway mocking me as it knows I am about to &^$#$& it all up. Shot a 95. How it that even possible? Driving me insane!!!!! Also I have never taken a divot in my life.
You are trying to hit. I am not. You need to watch this and understand why a divot is taken. Get this and you are on your way:[ th-cam.com/video/_ji_zykZlY8/w-d-xo.html
I hit driver good one day, irons the next and then back to driver bad and irons ok. Still having issues with getting my arms out of the swing I guess. And trying to get the hip rotation at the same time. Man this seems like it should be simple, but it’s really not that simple when you’ve been hitting with your arms for so long and not rotating properly.
This is what I deal with on a daily basis. You are not alone. Focus on getting the arm unit working. This is half of the swing. It is working when you are not putting slice spin on the ball. Once you get this you half half. Then you work on the body which is the other half.
Iv been in a slump with irons for almost a month. Been a great iron striker all year until all of a sudden. It’s shank city out there. Or if I’m not shanking it I’m hitting it thin or a bad pull. My driver, woods, & hybrids are all solid right down the middle. It’s frustrating. I’ve been a 6 handicap for the last 2 years. Idk what to do.
Paul.....would it make sense to play single length irons as a way to help stand taller? Of course they are still shorter than woods. I have a set(Cobra f9s) and they are 37.5" in length(I'm 6ft tall) but they do help me stand taller. And I hit them ok. I also have a set of Callaway Apex cf16's at standard length. And I hit them ok too....but do fine myself hunching over a little more with them. Anyway.....just wondered if you thought the one length's might help the average person in overcoming the problem as you described.
I played single length for a bit then I switch to PXG. just can't beat PXG irons but I do like the single length too. Actually I have 2 sets of them now that I think about it. Get them at 7 iron length thought not 8 iron.
That's cause you are purposely hitting down with irons. Follow this tip and this one too and you will be back in no time: th-cam.com/video/EDlwfq_ZBvE/w-d-xo.html
Funny, I was just about to post a comment on one of your videos asking why I hit my 3 & 5 wood fairly well (at least off the tee) but chunk irons terribly (even off the tee). I will say these tips are quite different from those offered by any other instructor I've watched, and I agree with them. The around thingie especially fits with the idea that the swing is an arc, completing the turn and finishing to the left is the one thing that helps me most, when I can do it. The only other thing I will say is that I seem to hit my PW better because I don't feel the need to swing so hard. Hitting 100 yards out from the green without all the angst of having to smash the ball gives me my best iron shots. Thanks for the video Paul, you really are motoring this summer, glad to see you're doing well.
Yes, these tips are different. I don't teach like other teachers. I teach things with the student in mind trying to put it in simple terms so they understand it and can actually do it. I have tried and tested everything I say and do and I know it works. Also, I keep my audience in mind. I think about 80% of those who watch my tips are over 30 so I tailor my teaching to my audience. Yes, with Covid I have time to do some tips so I decided to help people out. Just so sick of people not improving. By the comments people are posting we are starting to see results. Just a matter of time and word will be out. Thanks for the support.
Thanks Paul. That was probably my problem with short irons. I will go and practice. Will have to be really careful on not going over the top. I typically get too deep divots with short irons. Squaring the face is going to be challenging until I get used to. Thanks for your excellent videos.
Many reasons. You don't even need to know my name. He's the guy in the red shirt. Saves me time figuring out what to wear. Anytime you see red you will think of my tips. Power color. More but I don't want to tell you. I do everything for a reason(s).
Hi Paul, During your setup, it appears that you keep your head quite vertical and are not staring directly at the ball. Is this the proper position of the head in order for it to move when you coil? Best regards, Phillip
Just trying to get the shoulder under the chin. I am bending over a little more recently. Should be on a 30 degree forward tilt. Make sure your chin isn't down so much you can't coil the shoulders.
I'm quite opposite been hitting my driver non stop on the heel but my irons been spot on. Used to hit the driver great idk what happened trying to figure out what went wrong.
Your trying to hit it from the top with your arms. Watch: th-cam.com/video/Xk7t9yHCO-I/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/KlffJzbskmM/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/m8FxSZSmKEw/w-d-xo.html Keep the wrists loose.
I have a bunch of tips on topping it. Topping is you hitting hard with the arms. Turn them off completely. I am not hitting anything. I am doing a movement and the ball is hit: th-cam.com/video/wQgWZMLgC1Y/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/vZ4jKpIscJU/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/X_pF7x-OCXU/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/jUA5giMywEg/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/iWJIHx6cj3g/w-d-xo.html
Paul is a brilliant teacher. Watching his vids has added many meters to my irons and more importantly allowed me to hit them straight. Its my driver where Paul has given me 50+ mtrs extra but ive not nailed consistent accuracy yet. 😩 If the objective of golf was to hit your driver a long way in no-particular-direction-at-all then I'd be a champ. I'll keep on watching and practicing. These are the best golf workshops on youtube. 👍
Thanks. I appreciate it. To be consistent you need to do the same swing each time. Stop trying to manipulate the face in any way. Just let it go and use the body as the power source. You can do it. Watch this again and listen more carefully: th-cam.com/video/jjiXrGLkqj0/w-d-xo.html This is the secret.
Paul, I’ve always heard you want the top of the club to fall an inch or 2 above your knee at address. It looks like in your photo with the SW and 7i that the top of your club would hit up around your thigh. Is that okay if you’re standing taller?
Never heard that before. I certainly don't want you bent over too much. Think athletic. Think short stop. Think ready position. That is the setup. You start tilting too much and you will have serious issues as well as a sore back.
Well, you're watching this tip so you need help with driver. Do it as I said in the tip and you will be hitting driver amazing in 10 mins. What's a vertical line swing? Mid boggling how many terms they are trying to come up with for no reason.
Was hitting irons good, driver really bad and watched your video on that. You fixed my driver. Then the irons went bad, then came to this video. Irons look good again! Thank you!!
Same here
Hello! Yeah, I cannot hit my driver AND irons good at the same time. One or the other, but never both. What’s up with that?!?!
This is because you are trying to hammer your driver so this locks your arms and wrists. Some days you get lucky and hit it well so the next time you go out you think you've got it and hit even harder so now you lose the driver too. Focus on the the concept and a few things. Do the work and you will have it for life. Start here:
Body Swing Concept: th-cam.com/video/E8y9jEyY35k/w-d-xo.html
Grip: th-cam.com/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/w-d-xo.html
Hinge Rehinge: th-cam.com/video/6ZeTqcz2pmE/w-d-xo.html
Alignment: th-cam.com/video/VFZc0Wq282k/w-d-xo.html
Secure Grip: th-cam.com/video/YHCEPu9e_1k/w-d-xo.html
Best Drill: th-cam.com/video/cVhtL-d1B9Y/w-d-xo.html
Power the swing with the legs and hip not the hands and arms. I have tons of lower body tips now posted. Try this one. It's an easy way to get you hips moving: th-cam.com/video/j1mS5Ku8Q10/w-d-xo.html
Same thing is happening to me now, I hope this video can fix it
I have been really struggling to hit my irons, I can hit my 3 and 5 wood beautifully off the fairway though and could never make out why. After a bad round with the irons again, I googled why do I hit my woods better then my irons, and up popped paul Wilson's excellent TH-cam lesson on why. Paul has solved my problem in a couple of minutes, I am far to steep in my backswing with a vertical spine angle at impact, Paul explained this perfectly in this video, i have shallowed the back swing and straight away now have spine tilt at impact plus I have also noticed it has cured my open club face at impact which was costing me distance. Paul your TH-cam video clips are pure gold and we are lucky to have someone with all your excellent knowledge that is kind enough to share it with us all. Thanks
So glad you found me and are back on track. Thanks for the support. I appreciate it.
When I get offline with my irons this is my go-to video to remember ‘around not down’. Thank you Paul.
Very good. I see this constantly. People are being told to hit down which NOT what anyone should be doing. You hit down due to the right fundamentals not because you are purposely hitting down. Glad you keep coming back to it.
@ Played 18 yesterday and couldn’t figure out for the life of me why I couldn’t hit my irons.
Came to this video last night then went for a range session this morning and was straight flushing it. Only swing thought was around not down. ❤️
Very good. So many people are so tilted. Change your shoulder plane and your whole world changes. Keep at it.
chest outside the ball is a GREAT cue. Lightbulb went on. Thx.
Yes, this is simple thought that will get you taller. Get this and the irons will swing slightly flatter.
I have to thank you once again, I gained about 30 yards of my driver, 10 plus of my irons, and pretty darn straight too, most of them. If my clubs were custom fit i wonder how much more better it would be? I’ll be playing a round today with a buddy, I’ll be telling him about this great channel. All the struggles I had are starting do fade away. I’m well pleased with the proper direction I’m headed. Thank you for helping me with those great tips. I just turned 60, never ever to late to have fun with this wonderful sport. One happy subscriber!
Thanks for the promo. I appreciate it. Well, it is important you go to a professional clubfitter and have your clubs checked. Before doing so make sure you know for a fact you are doing the right set up. If you change that after getting fitted you will need to get fitted again. Yes, you are doing well. Big things for you next year.
This is me. The other day I shot an 82....ten bogeys and eight pars. My gameplan is hit a good drive and then get my iron somewhere around the green and maybe get up and down for a par. Don't get me wrong I do hit a good iron now and again but I'm very inconsistent. The irons I have the most confidence in are my eight and six irons...the least is my pitching wedge and I have altogether given up hitting full shots with my sand wedge. I don't try to hit down on the ball but I am going to try to stand taller to these shots and see what happens. My next option will be to install driver shafts on all my clubs.
Perfect. I was talking to you. Now you will be fixed and can start taking you game to a new level. Nothing else needed. I just fixed you.
Man this has been me lately. Missed one fairway last round and still only shot in the mid 80’s.. I have zero confidence in my irons right now but I will be trying this on the range tomorrow! Thanks Coach 😊
Yes give this a try. A lot of people trying to hit down on it which is totally unnecessary. The club hits down due to the right findamentals.
I didn't miss one fairway today with the driver after watching you for a couple months and they were 20 yards longer and then I couldn't hit my irons. Thanks for your help man
That is awesome! And that's what I want to hear. Keep up the good work and please let others know. Thanks.
I found you about 4 weeks ago. You have saved my game. Long straight drives and now irons are coming around. Thanks for all the great instruction.
Very good. Keep at it.
Hi Paul, thank you so much for this vid. For years I have struggled to hit irons. I dont know where i’ve lost it. Driver i can hit it solid (eventhough sometimes went left) but my iron shots were VERY VERY, inconsistent, sometimes chunking it, sometimes thin it. And when i hit it reasonably well, there’s no distance whatsoever.
I watch golf pump drill video in youtube, and combined with this video, i realized that i stand too far from the golf ball and i always bend my body low (not standing tall).
And now i can hit it pure more often than ever before. For years my avg round score was around 95-97. But after watching this video, i scored 85-91-89 at three different courses. Thats an 8-12 strokes improvement!! And even one of the course is a new course for me that i havent played before. Wow, im speechless.
This is an AHA moment for me. Now i can enjoy playing golf again. Thank you so much!
Glad you found this one. This is big. You need to hit all clubs well. A lot of people tilt too much with driver. This is big trouble if you do that. Stay focused and change it. Once you do your whole game will change.
i’m new to golf i’ve only had my clubs a couple months, played my first round the other day. i hit my drivers and my hybrid okay. but i couldn’t swing an iron to save my life. this helped tremendously. i was topping balls or hitting the dirt until i stopped bending over so much.
And now I watched this one. This video combined with your How to Hit 250 yards+ driver by changing your mindset, got me from 85 to 78! I broke 80!!! For the first time!!! Now I'm scouring all your other videos and sharing with friends! Now I need to practice putting.
Now that's what I'm talking about. That is an exciting one to break. Tells you that you can do it. Don't expect it every time just yet. It will happen though. Stick to the plan.
Thanks Paul, years ago I was taught a vertical swing and I played it for years. With you info I’ve managed to play with no pain and a much smoother swing and im still improving. 😊
Fantastic! I love hearing it.
I look forward to trying this. I practice, daily; irons only. I’ve taken lessons. I hit my driver a consistent 275, straight as an arrow. Swing my irons as if I’ve never picked up a club. It’s a pretty good looking swing, but both contact and distance are horrible.
Yes, this tip should help. Too many people try to purposely hit down with irons. Watch that one plus this:
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I really appreciate your help. I was finally starting to hit the hybrids and woods well, fresh learned and then …when I came back to the irons….pafffffff… couldn’t do it anymore. The problem was exactly what you described. I pulled my iPhone on the driving range ( I was alone hahaha ) and watched your video carefully. Results: IMEDIATE SUCESS… I went home afterwards with a big smile and a heart full of gratitude for you!!! Thank you so much ❤
So glad you found this. Common problem for most people. Never hit down. Watch t his one too: th-cam.com/video/EDlwfq_ZBvE/w-d-xo.html
OUTSTANDING EXPALNATION OF VARIOUS CLUBS AND ITS AXIS OF PLAY EASY TO MEMORIZE THANKS
Thanks so much.
Thanks Paul. I will think of this tomorrow when I practice. The thing is that I feel a big difference between the 6i and the 7i. 6i is “round” and 7i is vertical… there is like a step between this two irons, which I think is not logical, but…
For sure do this. You will hit irons great. Too many people out there trying to purposely hit down on the ball. Around and around that is the key.
Wow Paul, this is great. I think this is what I've been looking for. Sitting in the living room right now, frustrated with my game. Driver has always been wonderful. irons have been awful, especially the last decade or so. Can't wait to get out and try this. I think you have described my problem perfectly!. Thanks!
Yes tons or people do this cause they are being told to hit down. You need to never think that way. Think around and around know that you are on a tilt so the club will hit down.
Brilliant!!!!😄😄😄😄. So happy you made this video. I bombed my driver all morning and hit 1 in every 5 iron shots decent (not even good). Now I see what I was doing. Thank You.
Nice work! Got to hit that driver well that's for sure. This sets you up for the rest of the hole. Plus, you get confident. Keep at it.
Nicely explained! I had troubles with my swing, and I stumbled on one of the golflethics vid, Milo said he strikes better with more upright posture , and I tried it and it immediately felt more natural for my body to turn than a steeper pro like swing. Less strain for my back too. And you just confirmed it further. I spent too much effort in designing pro like swing, hurts a lot, and thankfully now, your swing is the one that makes sense. Less effort, virtually no pain, and happier swing.
Milo has some good stuff. I'm not big on the lean left at the top as this is stack and tilt. The baseball type move is good swinging around not up and down too much.
This tip changed everything, including solving some serious alignment issues as well. Outstanding video
Glad to help. Got to get hitting those irons.
Thanks Paul! You teach well how to feel the technique. I am 60 and after a year watching your videos, I kind of get there and have the effortless swing you teach. My friends are amazed to see the ball going so far effortlessly. My handicap went down by 8 strokes easy (now 8). When they ask me what I did to get there, I send your videos. One of my friend even visited you last winter... Keep up the good work!
Great to hear! Thanks so much for the promo. I appreciate it. I hope your friend is still doing it. I can show people, explain it but it is up to them to keep doing it.
Paul Wilson Golf next time I am in Vegas, I’ll come and visit you for some lessons. Have a great day!
Thanks Paul i needed that! this past week i had a couple rounds where this exact thing happened, was killing my driver and hitting fairways then chunking irons and even had a couple shanks directly right with wedges .. YES i am sure i was doing what you just showed, bending over too much and swing too up/down instead of around
Yep. You are the one I was talking about. Do this and you will never shank it.
Thanks Paul… so glad your instruction came up !!!!!
Glad to help. Simple is the key.
This session addresses my perennial problem since i was 6 years old. Thanks Paul, you seem to have the most comprehensive knowledge of the golf swing and it's mechanics of all the instructors I have watched. You also have a great way of explaining not only the problem but also the cure; your drills zero right in on the new feeling one needs to emulate.
Thanks so much. Glad you found this one. A lot of people do this but it makes sense because the clubs are shorter. So you need to tell yourself to not do it. I see a lot of this young pros doing this now. Their backs are going to be killing them in the next few years. Keep getting used to this into the future and you will take your game to a whole new level.
I am thrilled about this explanation! Just broke 80 today whilst producing many GIRs due to the increased distance...all with the help of loosened wrists, bodyswing motion and alignment adjustions, not to forget the basis of all: the neutral grip. But am still struggling with the differences of the woods and now got the explanation right here. Maybe the day of my driver going with me on the course is closer than I thought...so far only W7 came with me and worked as my play club...
Very good. Love hearing it. You can do it.
The driver Paul was giving me the most distance i've ever had but irons were like a broken compass, shooting balls in every degree and not far either,i was at my wits end but this wonderful demonstration of yours explained why,many thanks Paul,can't wait to try it.
Great. Let is know how you do.
Paul i have improved on your advice,more distance,straight shots,but there is something missing and i can’t fathom it out,possibly you can.It seems the iron, in this case the seven,has trouble with distance because i’m just not hitting in the sweet spot.I’ve tried various things including adjusting the grip,placing the club religiously behind the ball,trying to hover,to no avail.Your thoughts Paul?
Came back to this after having some issues with my 8 iron and up. Either chunked them or hit them barely far at all. This got me back on track. Shot an 82 this morning. Thanks Paul!
Glad to get you back on track. Stay focused in the future. We don't want those shots coming back.
Absolutely simple but brilliant observation explained. Exactly my problem. Bought Paul's body swing series sometime ago and my driver distance/fairway woods improved 30 yards within a month. I can highly recommend it for improving club head speed effortlessly. You do have to commit to practice but without commitment real change is not possible. Thank you for this video as was not noticing same improvement with my irons. I am now hopeful I have a road to further improvement.
Glad you liked it. Thanks. A lot of people are way too tilted. This will never work. Thank you for your support. Glad you have improved. Yes, you need to put in the work. For me and my technique you can literally learn it at home without hitting any balls. Just need to do some practice swings at home. Get the swing ... you get the ball.
This is me struggle with irons no trouble with tee shots. I believe I finally cracked the code with your tip. Just using the weight of the club and swinging toward the target with letting the ball get in the way. I was always trying to hit the ball that was causing the problem. I cant believe how far the ball goes with such little effort. My irons go 10 yrds further and I’m barely swinging. Thanks
Glad you figured it out. You need to go back and start watching my other tips. Not hitting with the arms is what I am all about. Here are all of my tips: th-cam.com/users/paulwilsongolfvideos
I believe you will be regarded as a legend for the help you supply in the most simplest ways for a difficult sport. Thankyou!
Hope so!
I agree! Paul helped me A LOT today!
This tip resurrected my iron game, which used to be goid then went bad. Same with the iron good driver bad. Shot 85 yesterday, 10 stroke improvement. Thanks
Very good. You are getting it.
Finally the thought process that I needed to hear! I've had round where I've crushed irons and it felt easy and in one motion next round a little thin so I would try to hit down on them and yes lose the line and add spin so lose the distance too.
Driver a consistant 275-280 carry (UK conditions) yet 7 iron struggling to go more than 140 on a normal day and I couldn't for the life of me think why. Might actually get that yardage I would expect for my swing speed now whilst maintaining that control!
Glad you found this one. Too many people trying to change their swing for different clubs. Game is tough enough already never mind having to do all different swings. Just follow this one and in no time you will be playing great given your driver distances. I would say 7 iron easy 170. You've got this.
I am going to give this a try. Around like I do with driver now and hope that stops me hitting ball so high and can get more distance like 15-20yrds or more. You really have helped me with my driver. I am much straighter and farther then ever
Yes, too many people are too vertical with irons. You get a more rotational swing and it's so much easier to hit great shots. Watch: th-cam.com/video/PZkBP21bPJU/w-d-xo.html
Excellent swing explanation Paul: the move is around and around and not up and down!
Correct. Too many people chopping out there.
Guilty as charged. Working on this standing taller at address with irons. It's a tricky thing because when you're so used to bending too much when you stand tall you feel like you can't reach the ball. Lifting my chin up seems to help. Great tip! Will focus on a more level shoulder turn next game.
This will be a great one for you. Just get used to it.
Thinking outside the conventional box, I switched to single length irons. Now I will add this tip to help improve my game. Thanks.
They are great. I have 2 sets. Just keep this tip in mind next time you hit the range.
@@paulwilsongolf Great minds think alike!
Funny but I caught myself all bent over yesterday and corrected it without even understanding what you have shared. I simply felt too bent over and tried to be more vertical. Can't even explain why - like you have here - but it worked!! I feel that I need to invest FAR more time in practice Paul - often without a ball - to correct the severely ingrained issues I have. Too often I feel like, "Yup...I got what Paul is showing me! I'm ready to shave 20 strokes!!" Of course, I DO see improvements but 2 things happen. The first is I discover other items needing work and/or I default back to bad habits but realize it only after I've made a series of horrific shots! I love this sport. Why does it hate me? :)
Cause you are not seeing it clearly. Keep it simple. You have the arm unit. The wrists hinge and re-hinge. The hinge is loose. If you have it mastered you rarely ever put slice spin on it. So stick with that first.
Do daily practice swings working on these tips:
Wrist release drills:
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This is half. Get that then start forgetting the arms and start switching to body (legs and hips_ to power the swing. Right now you are trying to do everything so you get nothing.
Most popular trigger:
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What a great tip. This has now solved my short iron problem....many thanks
Dave Australia
Glad to help.
that awesome...Its so hard to get the amazing feeling of greatness..i lost all confidence in my irons...i seen what im doing my health so bad i am flinching at impact..i could bump say a wall an the pain shoots through me like i put finger in electric socket..my friend watching me said you look like you drawing up at impact causing me pull the ball..the pull hook is my shot cost me great rounds
Now that pain will be in the past. Makes for fun golf.
I found this video extremely informative and useful as I hit my driver very well but struggle with irons. Ive always been curious though, what's the benefit of using single length irons?
Glad you found this one. Single length irons allow you to do one iron swing with all clubs. I have 2 sets. I do like them but it is tricky to hit the longer irons.
Paul,
This is exactly what I needed. I love your tips! My driver has been working great thanks to your tips and I couldn't understand why my irons are so far off when I would think they would be easier to hit.
Thanks so much!!
JJ
Glad it helped
First time ever that the Iron swing has been explained as around instead of up and down. I instantly looked like a professional. 82 years swinging the wrong way. 😄😚
Yes, too many people tilting up and down. Glad you found. Now the swing should be much easier.
Great tip Paul..... never too early for a golf tip.....thanks
Yeah, I figured I would put this out there for those on the east coast before they play today. See I'm always thinking about you.
Great tip believe you addressed my problem with short irons since I have been going up and down instead of around
Glad to help
Thank you for your tips! I have this problem too. Sometime hit driver good but sometimes iron good in a single driving range.
Glad to help
Excellent ! exactly it , great wood but not so great irons ... will try it tomorrow , one swing as Nicklaus said ! , thanks Paul
Have fun!
Many thanks Paul. Just what I need. I was having the problem for years.
Glad you found it. A lot of people do this. Get this and your game will improve dramtically.
Thanks Paul, you clarified a significant issue for me.
Very good. Got to have the answers.
Very good tip I understand where I have been going wrong.
Very good. Knowing what you are doing wrong is half the battle.
Thanks, Paul. Another great explanation and something to be aware of. Reminds me of the problem where after you hit a great drive and then blow the approach. I noticed toward the end of a round, or when tired I start leaning over more, causing the fat shot. This is a very good reminder to stand taller!
Exactly. Everyone want to bend too much.
I had that issue today at the range for some reason. after seeing this I'm certain I was too vertical bc I was even slice some but my driver was dead on.. thanks again coach!!!
Too vertical a backswing is and issue for sure. Glad you caught it.
Great video thanks Paul that’s what I had been doing I will try and correct it 👍🏻
Figured as much. Stay focused. Get you back on track in no time.
Interesting. While teaching around & around , you still produce an upright backswing. A good thing. Can’t get over that forehead cam you used. You really take the club head straight back for a long distance on your takeaway.
Yes, for those too flat I sometimes need them to lift it up manually until it goes up there on its own. Might be the camera angle but I don't really take it straight back. I just want it following the arc.
Well explained and demonstrated
Thanks. I appreciate it.
This was me yesterday - hitting 280 yard drives on the fairway but not able to hit a single green - think this will help a lot!
Get a lot of people telling me this. I know they are trying to hit down with is totally unnecessary. Watch these tips too:
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Thanks for video. This is exactly my problem. Will try out the tips. My question is how do you make up for the shorter club? Bend at knees, or hands closer to body? I don’t see how just rotating allows better contact w a shorter club. Thanks
Glad you see it. Take an athletic position. Change the angle in your wrists. You need to watch these:
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Listen carefully to what I am saying in these 2 tips.
I have a Tee Time tomorrow at 4pm (Twilight). This sounds like it is going to be helpful. We will find out tomorrow 🤞🏽
Very good. Just do some practice swings before each shot.
Played golf yesterday, killing the driver no problem. Couldn’t hit a beach ball with my irons 🤔🤦♂️. finding it harder to slow down the arms with the irons.
I’ll try this tip hitting the range today.
That great that you got driver. This is the hardest club for most people. I would think you were hitting down or too tilted. Glad you found this tip. Keep it in mind next time out and see how you do.
Thanks Paul - trying this tonight!
Have fun! Let us know how you do.
Needed this, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
thanks for the tip Paul! I think I've been way too steep with the irons, going to work on this at the range. It's been so embarrassing to bomb the driver, and chunk or block the approach shot!!
Yes, get on this asap. I will fix you up.
I crush my driver 320 - 330 and can shape it as I please, but my irons and wedge game is hugely inconsistent. Thank you for the tip. I find a lot of the times I am too far away from the ball with my irons but when I bring it closer I start chunking fat shots. Thank you for the tips i will try to stand up a little taller and see if that helps.
Great. Give the tip a try. Also, here is how you fix fat shots: th-cam.com/video/UwynwFBldv4/w-d-xo.html
Enjoy the videos and teaching style.
Thanks so much.
I really like the way that you speak PHYSICS!
Simple physics.
I've taken many lessons over the years but I have improved more by watching 3-4 of Paul's videos! He explains what I'm doing incorrectly and then makes the cure easy to understand and implement. Thank you!!!
Glad you found me. Simple is the key. Too many people making this way too complicated. Keep up the good work.
👋 Hi Paul. Love all your tips and instructions. Can you make a video on why we Shank the ball and how to Fix it ? Thanks 🙏.
It is basically this tip I just posted. What clubs do people shank? Shorter ones right? Shorter clubs are shorter so you bend over more. When you do the body mass overhangs your toe line. So you get to the top and the weight rolls forward so you shank it. Stand taller with shorter clubs. Feel like you are going down not forward. Look up to the sky then look down until you can see the club and ball clearly not your toes (peripheral is fine). If you clearly see your toes you are too low. Fixed.
Paul Wilson Golf I’ll give it a try and if I ever get back to Vegas I will make a lesson with you. Thanks 🙏 Paul.
Thanks for the tip!
Glad you liked it. Thanks.
One quick thought Paul.
With the short iron like pitching ,9,8
Iron make a circular swing and stand upright. Correct.
When you say circular so if I am addressing the ball which is 6 o’clock.
On my right is 3 o’clock.
So my swing goes around my body 5 o’clock to 8 o’clock.
After hitting 40 balls nothing happening then started rotating l that first one hit solid.
I was bending down too much. Then I saw your video over and over.
So I hover the club may be an inch to stay upright.it worked excellent and hit another 30 balls. Solid.
Is this good or bad.
Do the same with driver and 3 wood.
Sorry for the long explanation.
Thanks again.
You are going to 3 o'clock then you are hinging the club up to the top. Don't get too flat. The club has to go up at some point. Just don't reach up too high. At the top the lead arm should only be slightly higher than the shoulder plane. Not way up there too vertical. Think coil and a little lift until it goes up there on its own.
Paul, I bought your program and love your tips. As a result, I have caught myself bending over too much with all the clubs- usually when I get tired walking the back nine. I was hoping you could provide an pointer/video to me (and a lot of others) on how to keep the head down through impact and stop "peeking" that result in topped shots. I understand this usually tends to be when a person swings too hard... and old habits are though to break-- but any advice you could give to focus on the ball would be most helpful :-)
Very good. Thanks so much. Here is the tip you are looking for: th-cam.com/video/gI_fYMEBPNw/w-d-xo.html
@@paulwilsongolf Paul, thanks for your reply. I totally get what you are saying about tilting the head/swinging hard/early extension ( standing up) . My bad habit as a mid handicapper is to sometimes rotate my head along with my upper body in anticipation of a great shot, but you and other pros are still looking at the tee long after impact. So short of a nose ring tied to a brick on the ground is that something that a person needs to consciously work on or do you have a drill to help that? Thanks so much
Great instruction again. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Do you think this problem is partly because many golf instructors hilight pointing the left shoulder-right hander- at the ball during the backswing and this can result in bending the torso down too much? Thank you for your work to help us improve at this vexing game.
Maybe. Totally wrong thing to tell people. That happens due to firing the hips not because you are trying to do it. Lots of bad info out there. Need to get to the root of the problem. This causes that. They try to fix "that" which never fixes anything. And they never tell you why. Some good ones out there too. Not to bash.
Finally! Someone points out the swing is not exactly the same for all the clubs.
Well, the elements of the swing are the same. You coil you hinge you uncoil you rehinge. The length of the club changes the plane of the swing. Longer club shallower plane. Also, as you are trying for more distance with say driver you put more lower body into it. The more you fire the lower the more your body tilts behind the ball. For me, I try to think it's the same swing and motion. I just allow the club to do its thing based on its length.
@@paulwilsongolf Thank you. I always appreciate your teaching. I'll practice that tomorrow.
Can’t wait to try this out. I managed to ruin my iron game because someone told me to hit down and haven’t recovered since
Yes, give it a try for sure. Lots of people trying to hit down which will never work.
Hi Paul, I found this video while looking for help with my setup. This video is great as it illustrates the importance of how to set up with short & long irons and driver . Question, is the club's butt always pointing at the belt buckle? It seems like when watching at 6:28... Tks. Phil
Well, it depends on how tall you are. I am 5'10" taller people it would be under. Shorter people would be above.
@@paulwilsongolf thank you Paul. Could you also please specify where the hands should be in relation to the ball at address for irons and driver?
Hey Paul do you have a video on hybrid contact/swing?
No. There is nothing different. You have one swing. Definitely don't hit down on these clubs. This tip might help: th-cam.com/video/pjOXHIWU8ps/w-d-xo.html
Funny after month following your drills my iron games couldn’t be better. Driver not so much they seem go straight but slowly leak right. Not a horrible slice but just enough to live dangerously
So the face is slightly open. This means you are not allowing it to rehinge. In other words with driver you are trying to hit just a little too hard and tightening your wrists. So, loosen them.
Watch these 2 and think about your wrists as a hinge: th-cam.com/video/Xk7t9yHCO-I/w-d-xo.html
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Hey Paul I been watching you for about a year and a half now and for the first 6 months I was hitting y irons great but for the last year I been shanking ,toeing and high weak fades idk what it could be at this point feels like I lost the feel for my irons and love for the game I’m hoping you have any tips for this Paul
Should have reached out sooner. Anytime you lose it immediately slow down to 50%. This will keep you loose. Most people lose it from hitting too hard. This locks them up. So let's go over these shots:
Shank = hitting with arms/setup issue Watch: th-cam.com/video/m9kj0548rYw/w-d-xo.html
Toeing - Hitting with arms. Harder you hit, the more you come out of it. As you lift it pulls the club in and you hit the toe. Slow down and loosen up.
Weak fades - hitting with arms. This tightens your wrists and keeps the face open.
So you need to watch the shank video first so you fix your set up. Then slow down and loosen up. Get your wrists unlocked first with the videos below:
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That's half. Once you are hitting it pure either straight or hooking it you switch to lower body to power the swing:
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You've got this. So simple to fix people who lose it.
Also watch:
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I tried this and it didnt work. The volume button is broken on my laptop so I couldnt hear you but it seemed that you were saying to twirl around a driver cover a few times and then whack away with an iron. Then it looked like you were saying to do some touch your toes type of drills so I did that and it did kind of help my wedge game, but actually made my other irons even worse. The guys that got paired with me werent very happy with my tee box routine either.
What are you taking about. Touch your toes? Huh? Get your audio working then watch it again.
Omg this is me. Was told drivers are the most difficult so focused more on that and now my iron shots are soo bad.
You are hitting down for sure. Stand tall and swing around not up and down. You've got this.
I'm crushing drives right now and absolutely getting thrashed trying to use my irons. I'm fatting, thinning, shanking, and everything in between.
You need to follow this tip and get used to the new angle of rotation of you body.
Fat: th-cam.com/video/UwynwFBldv4/w-d-xo.html
Shank: th-cam.com/video/m9kj0548rYw/w-d-xo.html
Thin: th-cam.com/video/X_pF7x-OCXU/w-d-xo.html
This is me. Beautiful drive right down the middle 260 yards. Hit the fairway 13 out of 14 holes last week. Ball is sitting up on that manicured fairway mocking me as it knows I am about to &^$#$& it all up. Shot a 95. How it that even possible? Driving me insane!!!!! Also I have never taken a divot in my life.
You are trying to hit. I am not. You need to watch this and understand why a divot is taken. Get this and you are on your way:[
th-cam.com/video/_ji_zykZlY8/w-d-xo.html
I hit driver good one day, irons the next and then back to driver bad and irons ok. Still having issues with getting my arms out of the swing I guess. And trying to get the hip rotation at the same time. Man this seems like it should be simple, but it’s really not that simple when you’ve been hitting with your arms for so long and not rotating properly.
This is what I deal with on a daily basis. You are not alone. Focus on getting the arm unit working. This is half of the swing. It is working when you are not putting slice spin on the ball. Once you get this you half half. Then you work on the body which is the other half.
Iv been in a slump with irons for almost a month. Been a great iron striker all year until all of a sudden. It’s shank city out there. Or if I’m not shanking it I’m hitting it thin or a bad pull. My driver, woods, & hybrids are all solid right down the middle. It’s frustrating. I’ve been a 6 handicap for the last 2 years. Idk what to do.
So simple to fix you: th-cam.com/video/m9kj0548rYw/w-d-xo.html Let me know how you did. This is literally 5 mins.
Thanks Paul
You're welcome.
Paul.....would it make sense to play single length irons as a way to help stand taller? Of course they are still shorter than woods. I have a set(Cobra f9s) and they are 37.5" in length(I'm 6ft tall) but they do help me stand taller. And I hit them ok. I also have a set of Callaway Apex cf16's at standard length. And I hit them ok too....but do fine myself hunching over a little more with them. Anyway.....just wondered if you thought the one length's might help the average person in overcoming the problem as you described.
I played single length for a bit then I switch to PXG. just can't beat PXG irons but I do like the single length too. Actually I have 2 sets of them now that I think about it. Get them at 7 iron length thought not 8 iron.
Was hitting irons great all summer.. Never learned how to hit driver until recently.. can't hit an iron anymore.. zero muscle memory lol
That's cause you are purposely hitting down with irons. Follow this tip and this one too and you will be back in no time:
th-cam.com/video/EDlwfq_ZBvE/w-d-xo.html
Funny, I was just about to post a comment on one of your videos asking why I hit my 3 & 5 wood fairly well (at least off the tee) but chunk irons terribly (even off the tee). I will say these tips are quite different from those offered by any other instructor I've watched, and I agree with them. The around thingie especially fits with the idea that the swing is an arc, completing the turn and finishing to the left is the one thing that helps me most, when I can do it. The only other thing I will say is that I seem to hit my PW better because I don't feel the need to swing so hard. Hitting 100 yards out from the green without all the angst of having to smash the ball gives me my best iron shots. Thanks for the video Paul, you really are motoring this summer, glad to see you're doing well.
Yes, these tips are different. I don't teach like other teachers. I teach things with the student in mind trying to put it in simple terms so they understand it and can actually do it. I have tried and tested everything I say and do and I know it works. Also, I keep my audience in mind. I think about 80% of those who watch my tips are over 30 so I tailor my teaching to my audience. Yes, with Covid I have time to do some tips so I decided to help people out. Just so sick of people not improving. By the comments people are posting we are starting to see results. Just a matter of time and word will be out. Thanks for the support.
Thanks Paul. That was probably my problem with short irons. I will go and practice. Will have to be really careful on not going over the top. I typically get too deep divots with short irons. Squaring the face is going to be challenging until I get used to. Thanks for your excellent videos.
Very good. Give it a try. A lot of people are in this boat that's why I did a tip on it. It'll be great to get those irons fixed for sure.
Paul, love all your tips. Just an observation... why do you always wear red? Or did you record like a hundred tips in one day?
Many reasons. You don't even need to know my name. He's the guy in the red shirt. Saves me time figuring out what to wear. Anytime you see red you will think of my tips. Power color. More but I don't want to tell you. I do everything for a reason(s).
@@paulwilsongolf good enough. Thanks!
Hi Paul,
During your setup, it appears that you keep your head quite vertical and are not staring directly at the ball. Is this the proper position of the head in order for it to move when you coil? Best regards, Phillip
Just trying to get the shoulder under the chin. I am bending over a little more recently. Should be on a 30 degree forward tilt. Make sure your chin isn't down so much you can't coil the shoulders.
I'm quite opposite been hitting my driver non stop on the heel but my irons been spot on. Used to hit the driver great idk what happened trying to figure out what went wrong.
Your trying to hit it from the top with your arms. Watch: th-cam.com/video/Xk7t9yHCO-I/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/KlffJzbskmM/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/m8FxSZSmKEw/w-d-xo.html Keep the wrists loose.
will this help with topping the ball? if i stand of straighter wont i be farther from the ball?
I have a bunch of tips on topping it. Topping is you hitting hard with the arms. Turn them off completely. I am not hitting anything. I am doing a movement and the ball is hit:
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Hi Paul, my issue is the opposite...flush my irons but my Drive is short sometimes and all over the place. Would I just do the opposite your fix?
Here you go: th-cam.com/video/x16qhEzeP0o/w-d-xo.html
So this is why I can hit my 3 hybrid so well.
Probably. They are longer, wider sole and they feel good. Swing your other clubs like that.
Thanks Paul , I bend over too much on my irons. Gonna try this.
Glad you figured it out.
Paul is a brilliant teacher. Watching his vids has added many meters to my irons and more importantly allowed me to hit them straight.
Its my driver where Paul has given me 50+ mtrs extra but ive not nailed consistent accuracy yet.
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If the objective of golf was to hit your driver a long way in no-particular-direction-at-all then I'd be a champ.
I'll keep on watching and practicing.
These are the best golf workshops on youtube.
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Thanks. I appreciate it. To be consistent you need to do the same swing each time. Stop trying to manipulate the face in any way. Just let it go and use the body as the power source. You can do it. Watch this again and listen more carefully: th-cam.com/video/jjiXrGLkqj0/w-d-xo.html This is the secret.
@@paulwilsongolf Thanks Paul, will do.
Loved it ❤️
Thanks for the support.
Paul, I’ve always heard you want the top of the club to fall an inch or 2 above your knee at address. It looks like in your photo with the SW and 7i that the top of your club would hit up around your thigh. Is that okay if you’re standing taller?
Never heard that before. I certainly don't want you bent over too much. Think athletic. Think short stop. Think ready position. That is the setup. You start tilting too much and you will have serious issues as well as a sore back.
This seems opposite to vertical line swing that is taught a lot am I miss interpreting.
Well, you're watching this tip so you need help with driver. Do it as I said in the tip and you will be hitting driver amazing in 10 mins. What's a vertical line swing? Mid boggling how many terms they are trying to come up with for no reason.
I'm doing the opposite - irons solid - driver interesting 😀
So you need to watch this one:
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